Rockwell Automation (ROK) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Rockwell Automation (ROK) posted quarterly Research & Development of $180.0 million for Q1 2026, up 11.11% year-over-year from $162.0 million in Q1 2025, and up 4.65% quarter-over-quarter from $172.0 million in Q4 2025.
Rockwell Automation (ROK) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has reported Research & Development for 3 consecutive years, with $180.0 million the latest figure, recorded in Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Research & Development rose 11.11% year-over-year to $180.0 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $670.0 million (changed N/A YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $679.0 million, up 3.19% from the prior year.
- Research & Development rose to $180.0 million in Q1 2026 per ROK's latest filing, from $172.0 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $180.0 million in Q1 2026 and bottomed at $156.0 million in Q4 2024.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $167.5 million across 3 years, with a median of $167.0 million in 2025.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2025 — Research & Development grew 10.26% — and 2026, when it climbed 11.11%.
- Rockwell Automation's Research & Development stood at $156.0 million in 2024, then gained by 10.26% to $172.0 million in 2025, then grew by 4.65% to $180.0 million in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows ROK's Research & Development at $180.0 million in Q1 2026, $172.0 million in Q4 2025, and $162.0 million in Q1 2025.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE Vernova | 259.17 Bn | 246.05 Bn | 2.36 Bn | 334.00 Mn |
| 2 | Eaton | 161.52 Bn | 160.83 Bn | 2.86 Bn | 227.00 Mn |
| 3 | Parker-Hannifin | 126.40 Bn | 125.92 Bn | 2.02 Bn | - |
| 4 | Emerson Electric | 86.56 Bn | 84.38 Bn | 2.66 Bn | - |
| 5 | Cummins | 81.89 Bn | 77.22 Bn | 2.47 Bn | 385.00 Mn |
| 6 | Illinois Tool Works | 80.94 Bn | 80.10 Bn | 1.90 Bn | - |
| 7 | Ametek | 54.90 Bn | 54.40 Bn | 735.04 Mn | - |
| 8 | Rockwell Automation | 47.96 Bn | 47.48 Bn | 1.14 Bn | 173.00 Mn |
| 9 | Ingersoll Rand | 30.93 Bn | 29.76 Bn | 862.60 Mn | - |
| 10 | Otis Worldwide | 27.48 Bn | 26.67 Bn | 1.14 Bn | 39.00 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 173.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 180.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 172.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 162.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 156.00 Mn |